Kim and her sister Lindsey are two of the main characters who have been signposted as suspects in the mystery, alongside Celine McQueen, Tegan Lomax and Dr S'avage.

Speaking to Inside Soap, Wood-Davis conceded that Kim would probably have to leave Hollyoaks if she does turn out to be the sinister culprit.

She commented: "I'd be pleased if Kim turned out to be the killer. It's such a great storyline, so I'm happy to be a suspect.

"The best way to leave a show is with a bang - and it'd certainly be dramatic if you had to go that way, because your character is unmasked. But right now we have no idea who the Gloved Hand Killer is!"

Whichever way the Gloved Hand story progresses, the actress added that viewers may soon see a different side to Kim.

Discussing the public reaction to her character, she explained: "I've been very lucky because everyone's been nice and Kim's well-liked. But there are a few things coming up that might change people's views on her."

Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4.